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Pennsylvania's Forbes Trail : gateways and getaways along the legendary route from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo16115
Author
Kummerow, Burton K.
Date of Publication
c2008.
Call Number
973.26 K96
Alternate Title
Forbes Trail
Responsibility
Burton K. Kummerow, Christine H. O'Toole, R. Scott Stephenson.
ISBN
9781589793880
1589793889
Author
Kummerow, Burton K.
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD
Publisher
Taylor Trade Pub.,
Date of Publication
c2008.
Physical Description
204 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 26 x 28 cm.
Notes
"French & Indian War Commemoration : 250 years"--T.p. verso.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary
"The year: 1758. A global conflict known as the French and Indian War rages, with the British battling the French and their Indian allies for control of North America. This spellbinding chapter in American history unfolds in a lively historic narrative, punctuated with rich, original illustrations. Join a headstrong young George Washington and British General John Forbes as they carve a trail through the Pennsylvania wilderness, capture Fort Duquesne and help set the stage for the birth of a nation. Let history be your guide as you experience the Forbes Trail today. Start at one of seven gateways as you traverse250 years of American history-and explore the authentic historic sites, natural wonders, restored houses and gardens, and extensive recreational opportunities that define the Forbes Trail." [from the publisher]
Subjects
Forbes, John, - 1710-1759.
Forbes Expedition against Fort Duquesne, 1758.
United States - History - French and Indian War, 1755-1763 - Campaigns.
Fort Duquesne (Pa.) - History.
Pennsylvania - History.
Pennsylvania - Guidebooks.
Additional Author
O'Toole, Christine H.
Stephenson, R. Scott.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
973.26 K96
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